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“Pangea,” a Cultural Festival, Showcases Worldwide Cultures in F-M Area

There was everything from performances to food to art

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in the F–M area get to explore cultures from around the world without having to get on a plane. “Pangea,” a cultural festival, highlights the melting pot that America is. One Indian dance performer, Ishika Gupta, has been dancing for most of her life, and she’s proud to showcase it. “Living in North Dakota, we need more…

German Cultural Appreciation on Full Display at Hjemkomst Center

The fifth annual "German Kulturfest" celebrates all things German

MOORHEAD, Minn. — For the fifth straight year, people came to the Hjemkomst Center to learn more about German culture. The festival featured musical performances, chances to try authentic German cuisine, and fun activities for kids. Behind Scandinavians, Germans were the second largest group of people to emigrate and settle in the Red River Valley. The Historical and Cultural Society of…

Veterans Honor Flight Exhibit Opens, Shows Impact of Trip

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Roughly 1,100 veterans have traveled to Washington, D.C. on the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota over the last 11 years. As another way to say thank you to those who gave so much and to show how much they enjoyed seeing monuments in their honor, the Honor Flight opens an exhibit in Moorhead. Dean…

Hjemkomst Center Opens New World War I Exhibit

"War, Fear and Flu" uses artifacts from World War I to describe life in Clay County one year ago

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in Clay County can learn more about how World War One impacted their community one hundred years ago. The “War, Fear, and Flu” exhibit gathers stories from people who lived during World War One to paint a picture about how life was like during the conflict. The Hjemkomst Center is hosting the exhibit until January 2020. The…

Thousands Celebrate Cultural Heritage at Moorhead’s Celtic Festival

The fifteenth annual event featured live music, arts and crafts, and free Celtic food

MOORHEAD, Minn. — For the fifteenth year in a row, thousands embraced Celtric traditions with the Fargo Park District and their families at the 15th annual Celtic Festival in Moorhead. “You learn things about your own heritage, there’s some neat gifts here which keeps the wife happy, and the entertainers are great,” said Dean Nelson, an attendee of the Celtic Festival….

LIVE: Irish Dancing Celebrating Celtic Culture

Explore Celtic Culture at Hjemkomst Center this Weekend

  Stephanie D’Ambrosio, Event Specialist with the Fargo Park District joins Adam to celebrate Gaelic culture ahead of this weekend’s Celtic Festival at the Hjemkomst Center. The 15th annual festival celebrates seven Celtic countries. There will be music and dance performances, Celtic foods, activities and crafts for kids. Then, Celine Baer and Hadley Songstad with the McDonald’s School of Irish…

Hjemkomst Center Lets People Try Foods from the Bible

brunch included many Mediterranean dishes

MOORHEAD, Minn. — During the era in which the St. John’s Bible takes place, there was no such thing as coffee, sugar, chocolate or potatoes. The Hjemkomst Center gave people the chance to experience what food was like during that time period at a “Foods in the Bible” fundraiser. Much of the food included Mediterranean dishes including lamb, goat, cheese and…

LIVE: Viking History Comes Alive At Midwest Viking Festival

Two Vikings Tell Us Why Norse Culture Should Be Celebrated

  Tim Jorgensen and Kyle Jameson show up in period-accurate Viking garb to tell Adam about this weekend’s Midwest Viking Festival at the Hjemkomst Center. The festival will showcase all aspects of Viking culture, from weaponry and ships, to textile making, bowls and shoes. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th….